Kevin Cardamore
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Steel-String Fingerstyle Instrumentals
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Steel Strings is the debut CD by Canadian steel-string acoustic guitarist Kevin Cardamore, and the album features fourteen original, instrumental solo pieces. Influenced by artists such as Bruce Cockburn, Don Ross, Leo Kotke and Lenny Breau, Cardamore's music is marked by shimmering acoustic fingerpicking, story-driven melodies and strangely wonderous imagary - all delivered with a craftsman's touch. It's clear Caradmore has spent a lot of time honing his technique in order to deliver a memorable listening experience - helped along by the production and inspiration of Ross, who also engineered and mixed the project. The opening two tracks, "Steel Strings" (about relationships) and "Machines And Gods" (about how technology can bring people closer together), really set the stage for the entire album, giving a good indication of the kind of material that awaits the listener.
Kevin got his first guitar at age 13, and took two years of classical lessons. He noodled around for a bit, and wrote his first song at age 15. Around 1971, Kevin first heard the instrumentals of Bruce Cockburn and immediately became a big fan of his and of steel string fingerstyle guitar. He then bought a steel string guitar and played for several years, being influenced by Leo Kotke. Kevin took a long hiatus from the guitar, and it wasn't until 1994, that he happened to see a concert by Don Ross at Nepean Point in Ottawa, and instantly wanted to get back into playing the guitar again. He attended one of Ross' workshops, bought a 1995 Lowden O-12 steel string guitar, and began writing for his debut CD release.
Cardamore Is currently working on his next CD, "Folk Art", to be released early next year.
Contact Information
Kevin Cardamore
36 Inuvik Cr.
Kanata, ON K2L 1A2
Canada
E-mail:
Kevin Cardamore
Web site:
www.kevincardamore.hld.ca
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Danny Blitz
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Rockin' Tinsel Town With Furious Energy
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For a great listening experience, check out Danny Blitz' new CD Hollywood. Filled top to bottom with super high energy retro rock delivered with a punk attitude, clever lyrics, and even something you might not typically hear with this style of music - guitar solos. The centerpiece of the CD is simply a great idea for a song, "If Ozzy Was My Dad (That Would Rock)" - inspired by the hit television series. The producers of the show were so impressed with the track, that it has been licensed to air with the new season of "The Osbournes". Tracks such as "The Supermodel Blues", "To Be Alone" and the title track are more examples of the absolutely infectious nature of Blitz' songwriting and guitar playing - this music will stick in your head for a long time after just a couple of listens. Blitz handles the lead guitar duties (including the cool Randy Rhoads-like licks on "If Ozzy..."), as well as lead vocals, while Scott May churns out a seriously heavy, rhythm guitar chunk. These guys are headed rapidly towards 'household name' status.
Born in Houston, Texas, Danny began developing his trademark sound as a youngster playing Buddy Holly with loud distorted guitar. After leaving home to travel the country, with stops in Nashville, New York and Washington D.C., Blitz settled in Los Angeles. His virtuoso guitar playing, quirky sense of humor, and powerful songs quickly earned the loyalty of the fans, and the band has become one of the hottest acts on the Sunset Strip. Danny has been profiled twice in the Los Angeles Times since 2000, as well as many other regional and national magazines.
Blitz and band plan on being heard in a few million living rooms across America in the near future, and they continue to gig regularly, especially on the West Coast.
Contact Information
Doorslammer Records
Tiffany Fisher
7095 Hollywood Blvd. #763
Hollywood, CA 90028
United States
E-mail:
Danny Blitz
Web site:
www.dannyblitz.com
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